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Scranton couple complies with court order to remove 14 mastiffs from home

SCRANTON — A couple who had a pack of cane corso mastiffs at their Minooka home have complied with a court order to remove all of the dogs from the house, their attorney told a judge Tuesday. As a result, Lackawanna County Judge Mark Powell did not… more

Blues-rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa will return to Wilkes-Barre

Blues-rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa will return to the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre on March 2 at 8 p.m. Ticket presales for Kirby Center members begin Wednesday, with sales to the general public beginning Friday, both at… more

Oscar Mayer Wienermobile to visit area

SCRANTON The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will make several stops in Northeast Pennsylvania throughout the week, officials said. The local visits include: Waymart Hotel, 205 Carbondale Road, Waymart – Thursday, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Moscow Country Street… more

Police: Scranton man pulls gun, faces felony charges

An eighteen-year-old Scranton man pulled a gun after a sweet 16 party. Jonathan Perez, of 427 South Main Ave., is facing two felony charge of making terroristic threats and a misdemeanor charge of simple assault. He remains at Lackawanna County… more

Scranton hit the brakes on Ozzy Osbourne show at CYC in 1983

The frigid temperatures and the danger of being late to school was no deterrent to local rock n’ roll fans in 1983.

‘An investment in our roots:’ Lenape mural dedication planned for Aug. 1

SCRANTON — A striking, massive mural honoring the indigenous Lenape people who first settled the Lackawanna Valley is essentially complete in Scranton as officials prepare for a formal dedication ceremony Aug. 1. Native American artist Ben Scott… more

NEPA Head Start programs get $11 million in federal grants

While the future of many government programs have been put into question in Washington, federal funds are still coming to the Head Start programs of Northeastern Pennsylvania.

ICE arrests co-owner of three Lackawanna County restaurants

Immigration agents detained the co-owner of three restaurants in Lackawanna County’s North Pocono region last week, family members said Monday.Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested Nasario Damian (Contreras), 45, a native of Mexico, on… more

Teenager arrested after stabbing earlier this month in Scranton

A Scranton teenager was arrested Monday for stabbing another man in the face on July 12. Scranton police detectives, Lackawanna County detectives and the U.S. Marshals Services Fugitive Task Force arrested a 17-year-old male on charges of aggravated… more

Video of sleeping Scranton police officer investigated

The Scranton Police Department is investigating a recently circulated video showing an officer who appears to be asleep in a marked patrol vehicle while on duty, according to a release. “We take this matter with the utmost seriousness,” the release… more

Bill would ban law enforcement from wearing masks in Pennsylvania

"I have no problem with federal officers doing their job, but how they do it matters," said state Rep. Paul Friel.

Lackawanna County Court Notes, July 22, 2025

MARRIAGE LICENSE Timothy Michael Doherty and Mary Louise Harris, both of Scranton. PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS Keith E. and Cheryl M. Theile, Lackawanna County, to Hursh Patel, Mountain Top; a property at 8 Somerset Close, Moosic, for $795,000. Richard J… more

IAC cornhole tournament fundraiser for Marc Cortazar

The Italian American Club, East Scott Street and South Valley Avenue, Olyphant, will host a cornhole tournament fundraiser Sunday at noon for the benefit of member Marc “Pooker” Cortazar, who was recently diagnosed with gallbladder and liver cancer… more

Carnegie Hall performers

The Northeast Pennsylvania Music Teachers Association’s 22nd Carnegie Hall Honors Recitals took place April 19 in New York. Pictured are the Carnegie Hall performers. Teachers whose students performed are Andrea Bogusko, co-chairperson; Joe Calabro… more

Scranton allocates $125K in federal funds for affordable housing project

SCRANTON — The city on Monday announced the award of a $125,000 city grant from federal funds to a nonprofit agency to convert a vacant, rundown house in North Scranton into two three-bedroom affordable-housing units for two families. The grant… more

Retired West Side bar owner, restaurateur Kevin Boylan dies at 74

A pint of Guinness sat on the bar in front of a stool bearing the sign "Reserved in Honor of Kevin Boylan" Friday night at Murphy's Pub in Swoyersville.

Low Cut Connie singer claims Rockin’ the River appearance nixed over politics

The lead singer of a national touring rock band claims Luzerne County officials canceled the group’s scheduled performance at this Friday’s Rockin’ the River event for political reasons.

Dunmore puts pocket park out to bid on East Drinker Street

Dunmore is moving forward with plans to transform a vacant East Drinker Street lot into a pocket park, paid for in part with fines from Keystone Sanitary Landfill odor violations. The borough is accepting bids for its “2025 Park Development Project… more

WVIA loses $1.2M from $1.1B rescission of federal funds

WVIA Public Media is losing $1.2 million in funding — 20% of its operating budget — due to the U.S. House and Senate last week rescinding an allocation of $1.1 billion to the Corp. for Public Broadcasting.

‘Under control:’ County prison slashes overtime costs

The Lackawanna County Prison successfully slashed overtime costs in the first half of the year, with 2025 overtime down by more than 50% through the pay period ending July 1 compared to the same point in 2024. This year’s prison overtime as of the… more

Former Greater Carbondale YMCA board president faces theft charges

The former president of the Greater Carbondale YMCA’s board of trustees faces charges after investigators said he unlawfully used the nonprofit’s credit card for personal transactions totaling nearly $7,000. The Lackawanna County district’s attorney… more

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas show scheduled

Mannheim Steamroller will perform its Christmas show at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 29. Ticket sales begin Wednesday for Kirby Center members and Friday for the public, both at 10 a.m. Tickets start at $65,… more

Pennsylvania American Water upgrades ahead for Roaring Brook in Scranton

SCRANTON — A $680,000 Pennsylvania American Water project to improve a section of Roaring Brook in Scranton muddied from an upstream dam project in 2024 will include construction of a disabled-accessible fishing platform, restoration of the… more

Clipboard, July 22, 2025

Lackawanna County Summer workshop production: The creators of “Static,” a musical drama, announced the cast for their 2025 Summer Workshop Production. The expanded script and score by Conor Kelly O’Brien and Daniel Amedee will feature performances… more